Clinical trials: Balance Performance, open to volunteers
Aging, Parkinson's Disease (PD)
Impact of Force Control of Hip Abductor Muscles in Healthy Adults and Individuals With Parkinson's Disease
Both aging and Parkinson's disease (PD) negatively affect postural control and increase the risk of falls, with frontal plane balance being particularly challenging for these populations.
- Trial name
- NCT07568951
- Testing
- Age, Parkinson's disease (PD)
- Where
- 2 sites in Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 210 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Neuromuscular Performance, Reaction Time
Effects of Virtual Reality Exergaming on Reaction Time, Physical Performance, and Muscle Activity in Children
This randomized controlled trial will investigate the immediate effects of virtual reality (VR) exergaming on reaction time, physical performance, balance, and muscle activity in children aged 10-14 years with different athletic…
- Conditions
- Neuromuscular Performance, Reaction Time, Postural Balance
- Trial name
- PED-VR-EMG (NCT07916155)
- Testing
- Immersive Virtual Reality Exergaming
- Where
- Romania
- Volunteers
- 360 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Babes-Bolyai University
Skill Performance, Knowledge
Standard Two-Day Advanced Life Support (ALS) Versus One Day Recertification Course
this study aims to compare the effectiveness of a one-day versus two-day ALS recertification course in terms of knowledge retention, practical skills performance, participant satisfaction, and confidence.
- Trial name
- NCT07358741
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 158 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Hepatology & Tropical Medicine Research Institute
Athletes, Exercise
The Effects of Scapular Stabilization Exercises in Traditional Archery Athletes
This randomized controlled trial aims to investigate the effects of an 8-week scapular stabilization exercise program on shooting accuracy and upper extremity performance in athletes engaged in traditional archery.
- Conditions
- Athletes, Exercise, Archery
- Trial name
- NCT07002008
- Testing
- Scapular Stabilization Exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Karabuk University
Parkinson Disease, Movement Disorder, Functional
The Effects of fNIRS-based Neurofeedback Training on Balance and Gait in Parkinson's Disease
A cross-sectional study (part 1) aims to investigate the influence of fatigue on the MI ability in PD compared to healthy controls.
- Trial name
- NCT05800470
- Testing
- fNIRS-based neurofeedback with motor imagery, Kinesthetic motor imagery, Motor training
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 93 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Aging, Muscle Fatigue
Impacts and Mechanisms of Age and Muscle Fatigue on Postural Control and Force Control
Muscle fatigue is one of the clinical symptoms in elderly people and demonstrates task dependency and muscle dependency. Muscle fatigue has been shown to negatively impact postural control, physical activity, and quality of life.
- Trial name
- NCT07405060
- Testing
- Age, Muscle fatigue
- Where
- 2 sites in Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 140 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Core Muscle Weakness, Postural Control Deficit
"CORE Training for Musculoskeletal Health: A Study on Adaptive Exercise Protocols"
This study aims to evaluate the effects of an adaptive core training protocol that integrates core stability, core strength, and high-intensity core power exercises on muscle activation, hypertrophy, balance, and quality of life.
- Conditions
- Core Muscle Weakness, Postural Control Deficit, Trunk Stability Impairment, Functional Performance Limitation
- Trial name
- RCT-EMG-US-QoL (NCT07025395)
- Testing
- - Core Training Protocol, Control Group Core Routine
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ioannis Tsartsapakis
Burnout, Professional, Stress, Psychological
The Effect of Laughter Yoga on Individual and Organizational Outcomes in Nurse Managers
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if laughter yoga can improve both individual and organizational outcomes in nurse managers.
- Conditions
- Burnout, Professional, Stress, Psychological, Compassion Fatigue, Quality of Life
- Trial name
- NCT07235735
- Testing
- Laughter Yoga Program
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Zonguldak Bulent Ecevit University
Mental Fatigue
The Effect of Mental Fatigue on Upper Extremity Functional Performance
Mental fatigue (MF) is known to impair cognitive performance and may negatively affect physical performance. While its effects on lower-extremity functional performance have been investigated, little is known about the influence…
- Trial name
- NCT07645404
- Testing
- Mental Fatigue
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Izmir Bakircay University
Dual Task, Physical Activity Levels
Dual-Task Exercise Effects on Balance and Cognition by Physical Performance Level
This study aims to investigate the effects of dual-task exercises on balance and cognitive function in individuals with varying levels of physical performance.
- Trial name
- Dual Task (NCT07120074)
- Testing
- Exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bahçeşehir University
Sports Injury, Injury Prevention in Sports
Role of Stepping and BOSU Ball Training in Enhancing Postural Balance and Performance of Badminton Players
Influence of Square Stepping and BOSU Ball Exercise on Lower Extremity Balance and Strength in Badminton Players: An Expanded Explanation for Patients, Families, and Health Care Providers Badminton is a dynamic and physically…
- Trial name
- NCT07353866
- Testing
- Square stepping + BOSU ball exercise, BOSU ball and Shadow training, Conventional Training
- Where
- Malaysia
- Volunteers
- 66 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- INTI International University
External Focus (e.g., Performing the Exercise by Directing the Individual's Attention to a Laser Beam), Exercise Training
The Effects of Thrower's Ten Exercises Performed With an External Focus
The aim of this study is to comprehensively investigate the effects of the Thrower's Ten exercise program-commonly recommended to enhance shoulder stability and strength in athletes-when applied using an external focus of…
- Conditions
- External Focus (e.g., Performing the Exercise by Directing the Individual's Attention to a Laser Beam), Exercise Training, Adolescent
- Trial name
- The Effects of (NCT07546890)
- Testing
- Exercise, Exercise with neutral attentional focus
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Postural Balance, Reaction Time
The Effect of Neuromotor-Cognitive Training on Performance Dancers
This prospective randomized controlled study aims to evaluate the effects of neuromotor-cognitive training on dynamic balance, reaction time, and sensorimotor performance in performance dancers.
- Conditions
- Postural Balance, Reaction Time, Sensorimotor Performance, Neuromuscular Control
- Trial name
- NCT-DANCE (NCT07730710)
- Testing
- Neuromotor-Cognitive Training
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Yeditepe University
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS), Postural Assessment
Postural Control and Balance Performance in Patients With Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
This observational study aims to evaluate static and dynamic postural control in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) according to electrophysiological disease severity and to compare their balance performance with that of…
- Conditions
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS), Postural Assessment, Postural Dysfunction, Balance Assessment
- Trial name
- NCT07922356
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 96 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Izmir Democracy University
Diabetes, Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Investigation of Ultrasonographic Measurements of Lower Extremity Nerves in Type 2 Diabetes Patients With Peripheral Polyneuropathy
The aim of this study is to quantitatively evaluate ultrasonographic measurements of the lower extremity nerves in patients diagnosed with diabetic polyneuropathy and to investigate the relationship with gait, static and dynamic…
- Trial name
- NCT06778005
- Testing
- Ultrasonography, Biodex Balance System, Douleur Neuropathique 4 (DN4) Pain Scale
- Where
- 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 86 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sultan Abdulhamid Han Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
Friedreich Ataxia
Digital Outcome Assessment Using AI Active Gaming and Motion Capture in Friedreich Ataxia
Friedreich ataxia (FA) is a rare, inherited condition that progressively affects balance, coordination, and walking. Clinical trials of new FA treatments rely largely on standard clinical rating scales, but these can be tiring…
- Trial name
- STEP-OUT FA (NCT07731971)
- Testing
- Laboratory validation session (VSimulator), Home-based active gaming assessment
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Exeter
Physical Performance and Postural Stability in Healthy Male Basketball Players
PNF Training Effects on Jump and Balance in Basketball Players
The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of PNF applications on vertical jump performance and postural control in male basketball players.
- Trial name
- NCT07352163
- Testing
- Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Merve Keskin
Healthy Older Adults, Postural Balance
INDIVIDUALIZED DUAL-TASK TRAINING FOR BALANCE AND MOBILITY IN OLDER ADULTS
The goal of this clinical trial is to prevent functional decline and improve mobility in healthy older adults aged 65 and over. The main questions it aims to answer are: What is the effect of individualized dual-task training on…
- Conditions
- Healthy Older Adults, Postural Balance, Dual Task Exercises in Elderly People, Dual Task Cost
- Trial name
- NCT07448961
- Testing
- Individualized Dual-Task Training, Standardized Dual-Task Training, Single-Task Motor Training
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sezen Karaborklu Argut
Burnout, Professional, Stress, Psychological
Foundational Programs to Combat Clinician Stress
This is a prospective, randomized, controlled clinical trial in which clinicians from University of Pennsylvania Health Systems (UPHS) including Penn Medicine- Lancaster General Health (LGH) and Massachusetts General Hospital…
- Conditions
- Burnout, Professional, Stress, Psychological, Stress, Physiological, Psychological Well-Being
- Trial name
- FACCTS (NCT07220421)
- Testing
- Sudarshan Kriya Yoga (SKY) Breathing and Sahaj Meditation, Health Education Program (HEP)
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 180 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Lancaster General Hospital
Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Exercise
Effects of a 12-week T10 Exercise Program on Shooting Performance, Upper Extremity Function, Balance and Reaction Time in Competitive Air Pistol Athletes
Air pistol shooting requires a high level of postural stability, upper extremity neuromuscular control, and concentration to achieve optimal performance.
- Trial name
- Air pistol T10 (NCT07681427)
- Testing
- Exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University